Facts Teachers Must Know about Kinesthetic Learners

 Kinesthetic learners are tactile learners who learn better through moving, doing, acting out and touching. they are the "hands-on learners" or the "doers" who actually concentrate better and learn more easily when movement is involved. The following characteristics are often associated with kinesthetic learners.

1. Kinesthetic learners often wiggle, tap their feet, or move their legs when they sit.

2. Kinesthetic learners were often labeled "hyperactive" as children.

3. Because they learn through movement, kinesthetic learners often do well as performers: athletes, actors, or dancers.

4. Kinesthetic learners work well with their hands. They may be good at repairing work, sculpting, art, or working with various tools.

5. Kinesthetic learners are often well coordinated and have a strong sense of timing and body movement.

6. Projects that are hands-on in nature are best for kinesthetic learners.

7. Kinesthetic learners tend to become frustrated when they must sit for long periods of time. They enjoy conducting experiments, exploring and performing tasks.

8. · Practicing a technique, demonstrating a principle or creating a model.

They like:

· Engaging in a hands-on activity
· Studying in a position that is comfortable, even if it is not a tradition
desk/table or chair setup.
· Taking a field trip
· Working on drills or memory exercises while walking or exercising
· Miming or acting out key points for memory reinforcement
· Rather than placing your book on a table when reading, try holding it in
your hands instead
· When giving an explanation of something, try standing up.
· Jot down notes while you are reading
· Use beats or rhythm to explain information or memorize information
· Sit near the front of the classroom in order to avoid becoming distracted
during lectures
· Make models that demonstrate the primary concept of the material you
are studying in order to reinforce the material
· Record class lectures and then listen to them while you are working out or
Walking

Best test type for kinesthetic learners are fill in the blank and multiple choice questions.
Worst test type for kinesthetic learners-long essay tests.